Eliminate slack before you start the cast
Eliminate slack before you start the cast
Filters
- Topic: Casting
- Original category: Casting
- Species: All species
- Water: Not stated
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: Beginner
Tip
Tip: Eliminate slack before you start the cast
How to do it: Point the rod directly at the line, get it tight and moving immediately, and establish tension before trying to load the rod
Mistake it fixes: Starting a cast with slack in the system
Why it works: Slack absorbs the first part of the stroke, so the rod never loads cleanly. Tight line transfers energy from the first movement.
When it matters most: All fly casting